How to Help Your College Student Develop the Executive Functioning Skills They Need to Succeed (Especially as a Freshman)
At this point in the school year, your student has probably been away at college for a few weeks, and may even be planning to return home for the first time over the long weekend. You might have asked them how their first day of classes went, or waited to speak with them until after […]
ADHD: A Family Affair?
The amount of children getting ADHD diagnoses has been steadily rising, with the CDC noting a 42 percent increase in diagnoses from 2003 to 2011. With newfound insight and increased research into the disorder, parents are becoming savvier at spotting symptoms and seeking evaluations. However, there has been a fascinating (and often life changing) side […]
Why the PSAT Matters More Than You Think – And How to Prepare
To be honest, my first time hearing about the PSAT in high school was the day I took it. I wasn’t clear on whether it was another mandatory state test, a form of IQ test, or something else entirely. No one explained what it was, what it measured, or what it was for, so I […]
5 Simple Steps for Creating a Homework Routine
For many of us, it’s a fact: when things aren’t scheduled or planned out, they don’t get done. Or, at least, they don’t get done well. How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll do it whenever I find time,” only to realize later that you forgot to do it entirely? Whether it’s schoolwork, chores, […]
AP Classes vs. Dual Enrollment: How to Pick What’s Right for You
High-achieving high school students may find themselves presented with the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) or dual enrollment courses. Success in either would reflect positively on a college applicant’s transcripts, but the rigor, credit transfers, and ultimate impact AP vs dual enrollment will have on one’s chances of acceptance into a desired college differ […]
How Colleges Use AP Exam Scores for Admissions
As you and your student likely know, taking multiple AP classes makes a college admissions application more appealing to admissions offices because it demonstrates a student’s college readiness. If your student is applying to selective universities, AP classes are all but required for applicants. Competitive candidates to these selective universities normally take between 7 and […]
Top 5 Colleges for Neurodiverse Students
Up to 30 percent of students in higher education are neurodiverse—a term that refers to neurological or developmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia, among others. Many of these students require some form of learning accommodation during their college careers to excel academically. All universities are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
What You Need to Know About Using ChatGPT for Your College Applications
The advent of ChatGPT has prompted the widespread use of AI (“Artificial Intelligence”) chatbots to assist teens through the college admissions process. Its applications range from writing/editing admissions essays to inquiring about specific universities and chances of acceptance. While The Enrichery recognizes AI’s utility and convenience, we strongly encourage relying upon alternative trusted methods, such […]
“Help! My Resume Is Empty”: Tips for Filling Out a Sparse Resume
Creating a resume when you’re young can be incredibly confusing (and downright frustrating), and those feelings make a lot of sense when you think about it. Many entry-level jobs list experience requirements-but how can anyone gain experience when every job seems to require it? Many recent college graduates run into that dilemma, but it’s something […]
Help Your Teen Fall in Love With Reading This Summer
Consistent reading is associated with numerous health benefits. Studies also show that students who read regularly tend to perform better in school. Unfortunately, 50% of the US population aged 16 to 65 reads at Level 2 or below (Level 2 titles include “Frog and Toad Are Friends” and “Amelia Bedelia”). Of course, instilling in someone […]